Low Latency Switching in Co-location

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, having a robust and efficient network infrastructure is crucial. Switches and Network Interface Cards (NICs) play a pivotal role in high-frequency trading (HFT), where every microsecond can mean the difference between profit and loss. High-performance switches ensure rapid data transmission between servers, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput. NICs, specifically designed for low-latency environments, enable quick and reliable communication between trading systems and exchanges. Together, these components form the backbone of HFT operations, enabling traders to execute orders at lightning speeds and stay ahead in the competitive financial markets.

Switches offer a variety of options to cater to different network requirements, ensuring that you get the best performance and reliability for your specific needs.

Ultra Low Latency Switch

Arista 7130LBS

A. Highlight

-Ultra-Low Latency

5 ns layer1 switch between network port-to-port

Layer1.5: As low as 39 ns multiplexing

-Application Ready

MetaMux/MultiAccess/MetaWatch/SwitchApp L2/L3

B. Metric:

lUp to 3* Xilinx Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P -3 on a single device

lLayer2-Full:

        L2 Switching functionality with 480Gbps cross-sectional bandwidth and 127ns switching latency

lLayer2-Low-Latency:

L2 Switching functionality with 10Gbps cross-sectional bandwidth and 89ns switching latency

lLayer3-Mid-Latency:

    L3 Switching functionality with 120Gbps cross-sectional bandwidth and   117ns (Bridged) and 132ns (Routed) switching latency

C. Apply for:

Traditional L2/3 Low Latency Switch

Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8, CISCO N3K-C3548P-XL

A. Overview:

The Arista 7050X Series are purpose built data center switches in compact and energy efficient form factors with wire speed layer 2 and layer 3 features combined with low latency and advanced EOS features for software defined cloud networking.

B. Highlight Performance:

-Up to 6.4 terabits per second  

-Up to 2 billion packets per second

-Wire speed L2 and L3 forwarding / Latency from 800 ns

-Fully Shared 32MB Packet Buffer

C. Metric:

-Wire Speed Unicast & multicast,NAT, PTP, Latency Analyzer

D. Apply for:

Dense Top of Rack

— For server racks with both 10GbE and 25GbE systems

10GbE to 25GbE Migration

— 802.3 by 25GbE and Consortium compliant for seamless transition to the next generation of Ethernet performance

Grid / HPC

— Designs requiring cost effective and power efficient systems to enable non-blocking or minimal over-subscription for 10G and 25G Servers

100GbE Scale Out Designs

— Small to medium locations requiring power efficiency and high density compact systems

Large Scale L2 Environments

 — Flexible resource allocations achieve higher maximum L2 scale without inefficiency associated with traditional systems

Managed TOR Switch

Arista DCS-7010TX-48-R

A. Overview:

The Arista 7010X Series offers a high-performance and power-efficient solution for dense data center deployments. With 48 ports of 10/100/1000 and 4 integrated 1/10/25GbE SFP ports, these switches deliver non-blocking forwarding of 296 Gbps with rich L2 and L3 features. It supports QoS, security, automation, and monitoring, making it ideal for implementing consistent network policies in 1G environments or as a high-performance out-of-band management switch. The 7010X combines flexibility, low latency, and advanced automation for modern data centers.

B. Highlight:

-Up to 296 Gbps throughput

 -Up to 220 Mpps forwarding

   -Wire speed L2 and L3 forwarding

C. Metric:

lLatency (25G SFP to RJ45) From 2.8 microseconds

lAdvanced Monitoring and Provisioning

-Port Mirroring (4 active sessions)

-L2/3/4 Filtering on Mirror Sessions

-Port Channel source and destination

-Mirror to CPU

-Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

lAdvanced Event Management suite (AEM)

-CLI Scheduler

-Linux tools

-Integrated packet capture/analysis with TCPDump

Ultra-low Latency NICs

AMD X2522/X3522/U50, CISCO X25/VU9P

A. Overview

Cutting-edge Network Interface Cards (NICs) are crucial to modern users, providing ultra-low latency and exceptional performance essential for seamless connectivity. As the backbone of network infrastructure, NICs facilitate optimal data transfer rates, ensuring efficient and reliable communication between devices. In environments like data centers, high-frequency trading, and cloud services, the speed and efficiency of NICs can significantly impact overall performance. Advanced NICs support high-speed Ethernet, offload processing tasks from the CPU, and reduce bottlenecks, enhancing the throughput and responsiveness of applications. They also enable virtualization and improved network security features, which are critical in today’s digital landscape. For both enterprise and home users, investing in top-tier NICs ensures robust network performance, paving the way for smoother streaming, faster downloads, and an overall enhanced user experience.

B. Highlights:

-Sub-microsecond Latency

-Near-zero Jitter

-Predictable, Deterministic System Performance

-Industry’s Highest Message Rates

-Precision Time Stamping for Accurate Synchronization

-Network Performance Monitoring

C. Apply for

lTarget applications: Electronic Trading Environments

lHigh-Frequency Trading (HFT): Minimizes latency for the fastest data transfer rates.

lReal-Time Data Processing: Perfect for applications requiring immediate data handling and processing.

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